Professor Threatens Legal Action After Protest Disrupts University Lecture

A professor is prepared to sue the University of Bristol, claiming it failed to protect her right to free speech. Professor Alice Sullivan’s lecture on sex and gender was disrupted by protesters. She states the university did not take reasonable steps to ensure the event could proceed safely. Sullivan has filed formal complaints with both the university and the Office for Students, the higher education regulator. She told the BBC that some intended attendees stayed away because they felt intimidated. The case highlights ongoing tensions on UK campuses over discussions of gender identity.